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We believe a camp should be a place where children
learn the importance of caring, sharing and working
with others.

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Our staff is chosen for their personal warmth and
devotion to our campers.

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• Ages 3-12
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Waxman helps people focus their
choices. She pays close attention to the
individual or family needs. How old are
the participants? How long can they
stay? Have they been to Israel before or
is this a first trip? Are they interested in
kibbutzim or the religious aspects?
Sports, study or a stint in the army?
"Israel is multi-cultural," says
Waxman. She encourages people to visit
the Bedouins, Druids and Arabs.
"These are people we have to learn to
live with," she says.
Recently, Waxman helped a family
design a trip. The wife had traveled to
Israel before; the husband and children
had not. Their 10 days included the
major tourist sites, a visit to an airbase
for the husband, who was a pilot, and a
jeep tour of the Golan Heights for the
kids. "They loved it," Waxman said.
The American Jewish community
has looked forward to celebrations of
Israel's 50th anniversary this year, but
kick-off events in Israel have been can-
celed twice. Waxman doesn't know
what Israel will wind up emphasizing.
Costs of Israel trips vary with the
type of program and length of stay. A
four-week tour with three weeks work-
ing on a kibbutz costs $1,990, airfare
included. United Synagogue's six-week
Heroism and Hope/Israel Pilgrimage
that includes a three-day tour of Italy,
three-day voyage by ship to Israel, and
five weeks touring Israel costs $4,450.
Scholarship and other subsidies
based on need or merit are available.
The Michigan/Israel Connection houses
the Center for Israel Scholarships. A
brochure lists community organizations
offering stipends for Israel travel and
study for high school and college-age
students.
Some programs, like the five-week
Teen Mission 2 Israel, are heavily subsi-
dized. The William Davidson Zittori
Dig, open to 50 students from
University of Michigan, Michigan State
University and Wayne State University
Hillel, involves four weeks of work at
the Zittori archeological site, five days
of touring and academic credit.
Students pay $1,500.
Deadlines vary. Scholastic programs
that require transcripts have earlier
deadlines than those for the programs
focusing on hiking and camping.
"Programs start filling up by March or
April," says Keller.
It pays to check out programs even if
you think the application period is over.
Keller says that some people get in at
the last minute. The deadline for Teen
Mission 2 Israel was in January, but
there are still spaces left. ❑

FUN

W. Bloomfield - (248) 932-8584

Sports clinics

WATERSKIING * RIDING

Shabbatons

Music & Dance

4k TENNIS * SCIENCE 4/1SOCCER--'

Maplehurst

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Family owned and operated for 42 years, Maplehurst is an American Camping

Association accredited summer camp where traditional values come first. Located on Torch

Lake, north of Traverse City, Michigan, Maplehurst offers 2, 3, 5 and 8 week sessions for
boys and girls ages 7-17. For an application, brochure or videotape, contact:

Dr. Laurence Cohn, Director
Camp Maplehurst • 1455 Quarton Road • Birmingham, M148009
(248)647-2646 • Fax (248)647-6716

DANCE 411! VOLLEYBALL 401! GOLF

PHOTOGRAPHY

TENNIS

RIFLERY

THE PERFECT COMBINATION OF

SUMMER FUN & ADVENTURE!

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CHEBOYGAN, MI

Established 1959

Walden offers a non-competitive, supportive environment where children
learn to play together, build social skills and gain self-esteem. Choice and
structure combine with fun and adventure in a beautiful natural setting.

Accents on Riding, Sailing, Kayaking, Waterskiing, Windsurfing, Theater, Tennis,
Soccer, Gymnastics, Photography, Fine Arts and Crafts, Computers, Natural
Science, Camping, Canoeing, and Mountain Bike Trips. Two four and eight
week sessions.

For additional information, color brochure or video, call or write
31070 Applewood Lane • Farmington Hills, MI 48331

(248) 661-1890

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